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Skip Your Time In the Sun: How to Stay Tan Without the Cancer
Spending time in the sun can be unavoidable some of the time. However, spending your time laying out at the pool or beach, although relaxing, is a recipe for skin cancer disaster. By causing sun damage like sun spots and freckles, aging your skin, and increasing your chance of developing skin cancer, tanning is a... read more
Acne, Not Just for Teenagers
When you typically think of acne you probably envision an awkward preteen with braces roaming the halls of their junior high being made fun of. And although most preteens and teenagers suffer from embarrassing acne, acne can affect you at any age. Including when you’re a baby and an adult. Read on to learn more.... read more
With summer finally here, many of us are reveling in the warmer weather it has brought. With the increase in outdoor activities, there is no better time than now to discuss skin cancer, and the myths that may keeping you at risk for this dangerous condition. Myth: Tanning is necessary to sustain healthy vitamin D... read more
The Truth Behind Psoriasis
With more than 3 million cases a year, psoriasis is a skin disease that affects a large population of people. Psoriasis is a skin disorder that causes your skin to break out in rashes, dryness, fissures, flakiness, peeling, small bump, thickness, or redness. Additionally, psoriasis can also cause painful joints, depression, and itching. If you... read more
Why Everyone Should Consider Using These Skin Care Products
Prescription-Stregth Retinoids, Such as Retin A, Refissa, Renova: Consider these a foundation of any well-designed anti-aging skincare protocol. Why? Research demonstrates that consistent use of these vitamin A derivatives, creates a substantial layer of new collagen in the skin, which corresponds to a statistically significant decrease in superficial wrinkles. Retinoids also increase production of elastin... read more
Want a Plumper Pout: Three Benefits of Juvederm
Do you have thin lips or do you look in the mirror and think that you may want to have plumper lips? If so, you are not alone. Lip injections are a non-permanent yet effective way to give you a plumper pout without any of the hassle of having to go under the knife for... read more
D.E.J. eye cream™ by REVISION® SKINCARE addresses all of the signs of the aging eye, including the upper eyelid. It contains advanced extracts, peptides and antioxidants for proven anti-aging results. D.E.J eye cream™ provides intense moisturization and improves the appearance of the eye area thanks to reducing crepiness and fine lines. • 96% experienced an... read more
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Choosing the Right Sunscreen for Your Skin Type
Everyone should lather up with sunscreen when hitting the beach or the pool, but did you know that it is equally as important to wear a sunscreen every day? Although you might not realize it, by even walking outside or sitting in the car, you are exposing your skin to the sun’s harsh elements. Gear... read more
Dr. Margaret Sommerville, a Chevy Chase Cosmetic Dermatologist on Why Everyone Should Consider Using These Skincare Products
WHY EVERYONE SHOULD CONSIDER USING THESE SKINCARE PRODUCTS PRESCRIPTION-STRENGTH RETINOIDS, SUCH AS RETIN A, REFISSA, RENOVA: Consider these a foundation of any well-designed anti-aging skincare protocol. Why? Because research has demonstrated that consistent use of these vitamin A derivatives, creates a substantial layer of new collagen in the skin, which corresponds to a statistically significant... read more